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Toastmaster’s Presentation and Invitation. Friday, September 14, 2013. Evolution. Parent interest. Email. My interest. What I learned at the Rocky Point Toastmaster’s Club. People are interested in reaching out. Steve Jeff. The meeting I attended. Punctuality.
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Toastmaster’s Presentation and Invitation. Friday, September 14, 2013.
Evolution Parent interest
People are interested in reaching out • Steve • Jeff
Punctuality • Respect for time and resources • Started on time and ended on time
usefulness • Appreciation • shyness
Why it works… • Mutuality • Changing roles • Support • Positive • Useful • Fun • accurate
Skills Learn by Doing • Increased confidence in speaking to groups • Identification and practice of public speaking and leadership skills • Running a meeting and discussion group • Ability to evaluate good public speaking • Keeping meetings on track and on time
Who is this for • Those who feel uncertain about public speaking • The group is positive and supportive • Those who feel confident but want to sharpen their skills
The program • The group will meet 8 times • Thursdays from 4 – 5:30 or so. • We will start with one group of 15 students • Find details of the program in the Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Workbook • Mr. Albright's Homework Page
Agenda • Several elements of protocol that match an effectively run meeting • A combination of practiced speeches and impromptu speeches • Feedback • Focus on positive • A couple of nuggets for growth.
Sample speech bit • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qovsP1aaEQY